Saturday 19 December 2009

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Online Watch Real Madrid vs Zaragoza Live Stream Real Madrid vs Zaragoza Spanish Primera División Youtube video Soccer highlights Review Schedule Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini is confident his squad can absorb the loss of another key player to injury as the Spanish giants begin life without Pepe at home to struggling Real Zaragoza.Pepe has been a key member of Madrid's defence since his 30million euro move from Porto two years ago but he us unlikely to play any further part this season after suffering a serious knee injury.
The Portugal international tore ligaments in his right knee during last weekend's 3-2 win over Valencia and, having undergone surgery on Thursday, is set to be out for around six months.
Losing the 26-year-old centre-back is a huge blow for Madrid, who have already seen world-record signing Cristiano Ronaldo miss 10 matches earlier this season with an ankle injury and lost Brazilian superstar Kaka for the final four games of 2009 with a sports hernia.
Pellegrini admits Pepe's injury is a major setback, but he has faith they can cope with the loss, pointing out that international trio Ezequiel Garay, Christoph Metzelder and Sergio Ramos can all play in the heart of defence.
Pellegrini said: "It's a big loss because he is out for six months and there is a World Cup at the end of the season. The club is also hurt because it has lost a great player.
"But like I said when Cristiano Ronaldo was injured, this team is built to have replacements. Garay is the starter, but we also have Metzelder and Ramos who can play there as well.
"If we need someone else, we will analyse the situation carefully.''
Madrid have the chance to close the gap on pacesetters Barcelona back to just two points with a win, with Pep Guardiola's champions having played a game more due to their commitments at the Club World Cup.
Pellegrini's men are firm favourites going into the match, having won all seven of their league matches at the Bernabeu this season and facing a Zaragoza side who slumped into the relegation zone last weekend following their 2-1 home defeat to Athletic Bilbao.
However, that loss promoted Zaragoza to make a managerial change, sacking Marcelino Garcia Toral and temporarily replacing him with B team coach Jose Aurelio Gay, and as such Pellegrini is taking nothing for granted.
"Zaragoza won't be easy because they aren't doing that well and they have a new coach,'' said the Chilean.
Aside from Pepe and Kaka, Pellegrini must also do without Guti and Ruud van Nistelrooy through injury, but Metzelder is fit and has been named in an 18-man squad while Raul Albiol could also be available despite suffering a knock in training this week.
Ronaldo is also available after serving a suspension against Valencia, but Xabi Alonso sits the game out due to a ban of his own.
Zaragoza's defeat to Athletic was their eighth of the season and left them with just one win in their last 11 games.
New coach Gay, a former Madrid B player, has named Braulio in his squad for the trip to the capital with the Brazilian striker finally recovered from the injury that has sidelined him since April.
Ander Herrera could also feature after proving his fitness.

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Sir Alex Ferguson would be delighted if the Premier League did not turn into a two-horse race this season - even though history suggests it will.
Already this term, a general view has been concluded that Ferguson's Manchester United side will be scrapping it out with Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea by the time May comes around.
Yet a bizarre sequence of results last weekend - including Aston Villa's victory over United at Old Trafford - has cast doubt on such statements.
And, with Tottenham returning to winning ways during the week, there is a sense of optimism about the possibility of a genuinely open title race, one that Ferguson would welcome.
"It could be open,'' said Ferguson as he prepares to take his side to Fulham.
"It is a tough league. The form of Aston Villa makes you look over your shoulder and say `hey, wait a minute'.
"And Tottenham are challenging in that top group as well.
"The history of the league points to it being between two teams but, from the spectator and general interest point of view, you hope it changes.
"It would be good if four or five teams are involved in the last month of the season. It would be fantastic.''
United are sweating on Nemanja Vidic's fitness ahead of the trip to Craven Cottage.
Vidic limped out of the midweek win over Wolves with a calf strain but with Jonny Evans (calf), John O'Shea (leg), Gary Neville (groin), Rio Ferdinand (back) and Wes Brown (hamstring) all definitely out, Ferguson is hoping the Serbian makes it.
Tomasz Kuszczak continues in goal as Edwin van der Sar (knee) has returned to Holland for treatment.
Just as he was being pitched into a Champions League meeting with old friend David Beckham, Ferguson confirmed Ryan Giggs had signed a one-year contract extension.
"Ryan deserves a new contract and I am sure that he will play for another two years,'' said Ferguson.
"His form is fantastic at the moment and he is playing some of his best football.''
Giggs' longevity sets a standard few others will get close to matching.
However, in overcoming long-standing hamstring trouble, he also gives hope to Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves.
"Rio is improving,'' said Ferguson. "He is much better now and not too far away, probably two or three weeks.
"And Owen is doing a bit better this week as well. He is getting there slowly and we hope he will be back by the end of January.''
Roy Hodgson has won plenty of praise for his work at Fulham over the last couple of years, with suggestions even being raised that the 62-year-old could be asked to replace Fabio Capello when the Italian quits the England hot-seat.
Ferguson is full of praise for Hodgson's achievements, which continued this week when a much-changed Fulham line-up earned a Europa League last 32 encounter with Shakhtar Donetsk by beating Basle in Switzerland.
"There is no question Fulham's improvement is down to the manager,'' said Ferguson.
"It is a remarkable turnaround. Who would have thought Fulham would not only qualify for Europe but got into the latter stages by winning away after they have made five changes Wednesday.''
Fulham striker Andy Johnson will miss Saturday's encounter as he continues his recovery from a groin injury.
Johnson has been sidelined since October and misses out along with Simon Davies (ankle), Seol Ki-Hyeon (leg) and Diomansy Kamara, who has been to France for more treatment on his knee injury.
Hodgson's team is likely to contain several changes from the side that beat Basle on Wednesday, with Damien Duff, Brede Hangeland and Clint Dempsey all likely to start.
Hodgson himself meanwhile believes his side have been handed one of the toughest Europa League draws by being paired with reigning UEFA Cup holders Shakhtar.
The Ukrainian side beat Werder Bremen in the final of Europe's second competition last season before its name and format changed this summer.
Shakhtar topped group J, which included Club Brugge, Toulouse and Partizan Belgrade to make the last 32 - while Fulham beat FC Basle to come second in their group, which also contained CSKA Sofia and Italian giants Roma.
Hodgson, whose side sit in ninth place in the Premier League ahead of Saturday's visit of Manchester United, is expecting a tough European test.
He said: "It doesn't get much harder than playing the champions I suppose. We saw last year what a good team they are.
"Last year was a great success for Ukrainian football with Dinamo Kiev reaching the semi final as well so we couldn't have asked for a much tougher draw.
"On the other hand we have battled hard to get through the group stage and we were hoping for a good game, an interesting game.''

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Fiorentina  v  AC Milan

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Fiorentina wing-back Juan Manuel Vargas insists his team will not be afraid of high-flying AC Milan when the Rossoneri visit the Stadio Artemio Franchi in the final round of Serie A matches before the winter break.
The Viola will be eager to bounce back from last weekend's 2-1 loss at Chievo that saw them drop to ninth in the standings - four points behind Parma, who hold the last Champions League qualifying spot.
And Vargas is confident the hosts will more than hold their own against Leonardo's side tomorrow.
The 26-year-old told La Nazione: "We know the quality of AC Milan, but we should not worry about the result.
"Fiorentina can do harm to anyone as we have demonstrated on several occasions. So we respect Milan but do not fear them.''
Vargas has been linked with a move away from Italy recently, with Real Madrid thought to be among the potential suitors.
But the Peru international claims he remains fully focused on the task in hand at Fiorentina.
"Today I am more calm. Maybe in the past few months I have grown, improved. I'm settled,'' he said.
"My future? I do not like to look too far ahead. I prefer to live day by day.
"And for me, at this moment, there is only Fiorentina.
"Real? I know that certain rumours are circulating. But these are rumours and should be considered as such.''
Defender Alessandro Gamberini and midfield duo Cristiano Zanetti and Marco Marchionni will be unavailable to Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli due to injury.
Milan will be without defenders Thiago Silva, Massimo Oddo, Daniele Bonera and Oguchi Onyewu for the trip to Florence.
The Rossoneri saw their unbeaten streak in Serie A come to an end after almost three months in last weekend's 2-0 defeat to Palermo.
The outcome left Milan second in the standings, five points behind city rivals Inter Milan after 16 games.
Tomorrow's trip will evoke memories for Milan of the last game of last season - a match which saw Kaka and Paolo Maldini play their last appearances for the Rossoneri, who were under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti for the final time.
The visitors ran out 2-0 winners on that occasion, and defender Kakha Kaladze is confident his team are well placed to pick up another positive result although he is under no illusions as to the quality of ninth-placed Fiorentina.
The Georgia international told Corriere dello Sport: "Fiorentina have great desire to win and will not be easy because they are a great team.
"But Milan at this moment is the best team in the championship, both physically and psychologically.''
Kaladze has seen his first-team opportunities limited under new coach Leonardo this term, but has no intention of seeking a move away from the San Siro.
"I am pleased that so many teams have shown an interest in signing me, but I have not spoken to any,'' added the 31-year-old.
"I am a Milan player until 2011 and I am happy and proud to wear this shirt, because I have won a lot with Milan.''
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